The Dutch Forum for Democracy, known by its Dutch acronym FvD, has introduced a petition urging the government to prohibit sending Dutch military personnel to Ukraine. This initiative has been noted by media outlets covering political developments in the Netherlands.
The petition went live on the evening of February 28, and within the first hour it gathered more than ten thousand signatures from supporters online. This rapid response underscored a sizable segment of public opinion that favors keeping Dutch forces out of the Ukraine conflict.
The petition argues that sending troops to Ukraine would escalate an ongoing war with Russia and calls for a firm stance against any deployment of Dutch forces to the front lines. Its language frames the issue as a struggle that should be resolved through peaceful means rather than military involvement.
Proponents of the petition emphasize the importance of urging all involved parties to pursue peace and diplomatic channels. The aim is to keep national security concerns aligned with public preference for restraint in military engagement abroad.
In the broader Dutch political scene, the right-leaning Freedom Party, PVV, which holds seats in parliament, has opposed increasing financial support to Ukraine. Dutch media reported that several PVV representatives did not back the proposed 2 billion euro addition to the national budget for Kiev’s aid package. Nevertheless, the proposal advanced because it secured enough votes from other factions in the chamber.
Earlier in Amsterdam, demonstrations occurred in response to continued arms shipments to Ukraine, reflecting ongoing public debate about the government’s foreign aid and defense policies. The episode highlighted the persistent tension between humanitarian considerations, security commitments, and domestic political opinions.